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Fatty acids without double bond are called fatty acids and with one or more C=C double bonds are known as fatty acids.

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saturated

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unsaturated

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condensed

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non-condensed

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Solution

The correct option is B unsaturated
Fatty acids without double bond are called saturated fatty acids and with one or more C=C double bonds are known as unsaturated fatty acids.

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